article

In French, 'article' is exactly as it is in English - 'article'. It's used in a very similar way and refers to an account or analysis of a subject or a news report, usually presented in print or online media. It can be countable or uncountable, and can refer to an individual object or items within a group.

office noun

Example sentences using: article

Pouvez-vous me prêter l'article que vous avez acheté hier?

In this context, 'article' can also mean a particular item, it does not specifically have to be a written piece.

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Elle a publié plusieurs articles dans des revues réputées.

She published several articles in reputed journals.

This sentence is talking about someone who has published several 'articles' or works of writing in reputed journals.

Cet article est en solde aujourd'hui.

This item is on sale today.

In this sentence, 'article' refers to an item in a store that is currently on sale.

L'article que j'ai commandé est arrivé.

The item I ordered has arrived.

Here, 'l'article' refers to an item that the speaker ordered and that has arrived. This could be any type of product ordered online or from a catalogue.

Mon article préféré est épuisé.

My favourite item is out of stock.

In this sentence, the speaker is disappointed because their favourite item or 'article', likely in a store or online, is out of stock.

Je vais rédiger un article sur la politique.

I am going to write an article about politics.

The speaker indicates that they will write an 'article' or writing piece about politics.

Cet article est trop cher pour moi.

This item is too expensive for me.

Here, 'article' is referring to an item, likely in a store, which the speaker finds too expensive.

Je recherche un article spécifique.

I am looking for a specific item.

In this sentence, the speaker is looking for a 'article' or specific item, not necessarily a written piece.

L'article principal du journal était très informatif.

The main article of the newspaper was very informative.

In this context, 'l'article' is a newspaper or magazine piece that the speaker found very informative.

J'ai lu un article intéressant dans le journal ce matin.

I read an interesting article in the newspaper this morning.

This sentence is expressing a past action of the speaker reading an interesting article. 'Un article' in this context refers to a newspaper or magazine piece.